To reset an Amazon Kid Tablet, you can use the Settings menu if the tablet is working, or recovery mode if it is frozen or you are locked out. A factory reset will erase all downloaded content, apps, settings, and personal data, returning the tablet to its original factory settings and deregistering it from your Amazon account.
Before you reset your Amazon kid tablet
Before performing a factory reset, safely eject any expandable storage, such as an SD card, to prevent data loss on the card. Understand that a factory reset deletes all downloaded content, apps, settings, and personal data, but content purchased from Amazon is saved to your Kindle Library in the Cloud and can be re-downloaded once the device is re-registered to your Amazon account. If your tablet is simply slow or glitchy, try a simple restart first: hold the power button and select "Restart" from the menu. If the problems persist, you can factory reset a Amazon Fire tablet to restore it to its original system state. This often resolves minor issues without needing a full reset.
Method 1: Reset from the settings menu
This is the preferred method for a working tablet where you can access the settings. To reset your Amazon Kid Tablet from the Settings menu:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel.
- Tap the "Settings" gear icon.
- Tap "Device Options" (or "Device & Software").
- Tap "Reset to Factory Defaults."
- Tap "Reset" to confirm.
The tablet will begin the reset process automatically. Wait for it to complete without interruption.
Method 2: Reset from recovery mode (if frozen or locked out)
If the tablet is frozen, unresponsive, or you are locked out, you can perform a factory reset via Recovery Mode. To enter Recovery Mode:
- First, power off the device completely by holding the Power button for 30-40 seconds until the screen goes black.
- With the device off, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until the Amazon logo and Recovery screen appear. For some older or specific models, such as Kindle Fire HDX (3rd Gen), Fire (4th Gen), and Fire HD 10 (7th Gen), use Power and Volume Up instead.
- In Recovery Mode, use the Volume buttons to navigate through the options and the Power button to select.
- Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and then confirm by selecting "Yes, delete all user data."
The tablet will then perform the factory reset. Once complete, it will reboot as a new device.
What to do after the reset
After the reset, the tablet will restart like new. Connect to Wi-Fi, re-register your Amazon account, and re-download cloud content. Set up the child profile again, including any parental controls and screen time limits.
Forgot your password? Try this first
A full factory reset is a last resort. If you just forgot a PIN or Parental Controls password, try these steps first:
- Forgot lock screen PIN: Enter an incorrect PIN five times on the lock screen. A "Reset" or "Forgot PIN" option should appear, allowing you to reset it using your Amazon account credentials.
- Forgot Parental Controls password: On the Adult Profile, enter an incorrect password five times. A "Reset your Parental Controls password" link will appear, requiring your Amazon account password to set a new one.
- Remote reset: If the tablet is connected to Wi-Fi, you can remotely reset a forgotten Device Lock Screen PIN or perform a factory reset through the Amazon "Manage Your Content and Devices" webpage.
If you are completely locked out and cannot access Wi-Fi or your Amazon account, use recovery mode to reset the tablet. This is the only way to unlock your Amazon tablet when all other methods have failed.
